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During the last several months, we have discussed the drought conditions and outlooks for Missouri thoroughly. But aside from the warmer-than-normal temperatures, the weather world has largely been quiet here in the Show-Me State.
Last week, Utah State University hosted a webinar for natural resource professionals to discuss a drought reporting network called âCondition Monitoring Observer Reports.â Through a mobile app, Utah citizens can document drought impacts and submit their observations to a database used by state and university drought researchers and scientists. The data can help give scientists a more qualitative, detailed understanding of on-the-ground conditions and impacts of drought. Are farmersâ crops, or ranchersâ grazing areas, being affected? Are recreation areas changing? Photograp...